Inventions

Tests for asteroid drill mission enter final phase
A tool designed to cut and collect material from an asteroid is getting its first test in zero gravity conditions.
13:22 Tuesday 11th September 2001

Robot mimics movement of humans
Scientists in Japan say they've developed a robot that can observe and imitate the movement of humans.
20:03 Monday 10th September 2001

Device could replace syringes for diabetics
A £120 gadget which frees diabetics from the daily trauma of painful injections is expected to be available in the Britain by the end of 2001.
13:46 Sunday 9th September 2001

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Chopsticks and traffic power bid for design award
A new chopstick and a way of creating electricity through traffic noise are two of the ideas bidding for a £17,000 Scottish design award.
16:02 Thursday 6th September 2001

Wind-up mobile phone charger invented
Scientists have invented a clockwork charger for mobile phones.
03:10 Thursday 6th September 2001

Flying air gun could launch satellites
Satellites could one day be thrown into orbit by a giant flying air gun.
19:00 Wednesday 5th September 2001

Keyhole procedure has revolutionised surgery
A robot capable of performing the most complex brain surgery has been unveiled by scientists.
13:10 Wednesday 5th September 2001

Scientist reveals 'green' bombs for soldiers plan
Soldiers could soon be carrying 'green grenades' filled with an environmentally friendly explosive.
15:28 Tuesday 4th September 2001

'Diving board' is key to cancer-detecting microchip
A microscopic 'diving board' which bends in the presence of cancer is sensitive enough to become part of the first cancer-detecting microchip.
10:32 Tuesday 4th September 2001

Inventor creates dog shower
A Chilean inventor claims to have invented a shower for dogs.
08:38 Tuesday 4th September 2001

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